Plaid - is it possible to wash?

In winter, when the window is frosty, it is so nice to wrap yourself in a warm blanket and have a cup of tea. And you can make a bed with a plaid - this is especially true in the children's room. Comfort in the house is impossible without such a thing. But just like other things, it requires careful care, and sooner or later the question arises of what your plaid is made of, whether it is possible to wash it. Improper cleaning can ruin your favorite thing. Let's look at the most popular materials from which such things are made, safe ways to care for them.

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What rugs can be washed in a typewriter?

First of all, you need to study the label. Manufacturers always indicate on the labels how to wash the product, the recommended temperature and the possibility of ironing. You will understand them without any problems if you use our decoding icons.

Important! Most blankets made of synthetic fabrics can easily withstand machine processing. Cotton blankets, fleece, and some items made from natural wool are also easy to tolerate.

You must also take into account the size and weight of the bedspread. Some people wonder if it is possible to wash a 2-kilogram blanket in a washing machine with a 5 kg machine? This question cannot be answered unequivocally, since it is necessary to know the weight of the product. When wet, it will weigh 2 times more, so it must be weighed before putting it into the tank.

Important! When processing in a typewriter, the blanket must be correctly placed in the drum to avoid deformation and improper distribution of weight inside the tank. If this recommendation is not followed, the option is possible when the washer simply stops the running cycle and generates an imbalance error. The best option is to twist it into a roll and spread it evenly around the perimeter of the tank, especially if this is a large product.

And now let's look at the features of washing blankets from different materials.

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Cleaning fleece blankets

Things from fleece are very popular. They can be washed both automatically and manually.

Important! With the manual option, you should not soak it.

Machine wash

How to wash a fleece blanket in a typewriter so that it remains soft and fluffy?

• Put the product in the drum.
• Select delicate wash mode.
• Set the spin to minimum or disable it altogether.
• Set the temperature to 30 degrees.

Important! For washing, it is better to use liquid detergents.

• Drying, if there is such an option, turn off.
• After the cycle is complete, remove the blanket from the machine and hang it to dry.

Important! By the way, it’s not necessary to buy such a thing. You can easily diversify the interior. Browse our workshops,how to make a fleece blanket with your own hands with a unique design.

If you still have stains on the blanket after cleaning, you will have to use bleach.

Important! If you have a plaid made of delicate fabric, it is better to do without spinning. Of course, drying will take more time, but your favorite thing will not suffer after washing and will give you warmth and comfort for a long time. In this case, the thing cannot be twisted. It is best to remove excess moisture with the palm of your hand. Dry the product in a straightened state.

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How to wash wool blankets?

Wool is a very capricious material, so be sure to check with the manufacturer the possibility of washing in a machine.If the plaid is very large, perhaps the best option is to put it in dry cleaning.

Some products from wool require hand washing, but most carry processing machine-automatic.

Important! It is best to use a special liquid product for wool. Normal powder can ruin the material, so it is undesirable to use it. In extreme cases, you can use a neutral shampoo.

So, how to wash a wool blanket in a washing machine?

1. Lay the plaid inside the tank.
2. Pour in liquid detergent.
3. Set the delicate mode.
4. Set the temperature to 30-35 degrees.
5. Spin is better off.

Important! After washing, the plaid should be removed and hung to dry in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heating appliances.

Handwash

If you do not trust the washing machine or your blanket cannot be machine washed, you will have to clean it manually:

• Dilute the detergent in a basin of warm water. You can add wine vinegar for softness.
• Put your blanket there and leave for 10-15 minutes. If your blanket is white, add a little lemon juice to the water.
• Now rinse your blanket with warm water.
• You can not squeeze, water from the fabric should drain on its own.

Important! To speed up the process, wrap a thing with a terry towel that absorbs excess water.

• Lay on a horizontal surface and dry in a well-ventilated place.

Important! Hanging such bedspreads is not recommended, as they can deform under their own weight.

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How to wash a faux fur blanket?

Such products are very soft and pleasant to the touch, so they are deservedly popular. How to wash a long-pile plaid from fur? It can be washed in a washing machine, but not more than once every three months. From frequent washes, the bedspread can quickly lose its attractive appearance.

Important! Such a cover can and should be shaken out, vacuumed with a special nozzle in order to get rid of dust and dirt particles. Great for turbo brush for vacuum cleaner. The same cleaning should be done immediately before washing.

We erase the bedspread in the washing machine:

• Before putting the product in the drum, check the material for stains.

Important! If it has greasy spots, grease them with a dishwashing detergent. Yellow spots are removed with lemon juice.

• After staining, put the item in the tank of the washing machine.
• Set the delicate mode. The temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
• Spin is best turned off or set at 500 rpm.
• In addition to powder, when washing items made of faux fur, the use of an air conditioner is encouraged.
• Wet washed blanket should be laid out on a horizontal surface. Remove moisture from it by wrapping in a terry towel.

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Other materials:

• The most practical and non-capricious are cotton products. They can be washed along with other things in a washing machine in hot and cold water and at any spin.
• Acrylic and polyesterbut they are washed at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees.

Important! If you have a plaid made of synthetic fabrics, it is better to set a delicate mode. Such bedspreads can be squeezed and dried in a typewriter, but it is better to dry them naturally. Also remember that artificial materials have an unpleasant feature - to accumulate static electricity. If you’ve already come across this, use our tips, what to do if the plaid is electrified.

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As you can see, whatever cover you have, it must still be washed. And how to do this - you can now correctly understand, because you have all the necessary information for this.